Jimmy the One

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Meaning · English

A first lieutenant in the navy.

Register: slang

Examples

By custom of the Navy the first lieutenant, or "Jimmy the One" as he is called, is in charge of cables and cablework on the forecastle.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “Jimmy the One” mean?

A first lieutenant in the navy.

Is “Jimmy the One” formal or informal?

Jimmy the One is generally slang.